A new half-hour dark comedy series, The Brink focuses on a geopolitical crisis and its effect on three disparate and desperate men: Walter Larson (played by Tim Robbins), the US Secretary of State; Alex Talbot (Jack Black), a lowly Foreign Service officer; and Zeke Tilson (Pablo Schreiber), an ace Navy fighter pilot. These three compromised souls must pull through the chaos around them to save the planet from World War Three. The show also features Aasif Mandvi, Maribeth Monroe, Carla Gugino and Eric Ladin.
The series is created by Roberto Benabib, with Kim Benabib.
The series is created by Roberto Benabib, with Kim Benabib.
Exclusive Video: Brittany Bradford and Emma Ramos Go Behind the Scenes of ALIEN GIRLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 28, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Alien Girls at The Old Globe! Hear from cast members Brittany Bradford and Emma Ramos, as they share of the world premiere play by Amy Berryman and directed by Jaki Bradley....
The Bent Brings Ahrens and Flaherty's A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE To Desert Audiences Beginning May 8
by David Green - April 14, 2026
At a moment when the national landscape feels pushed to the brink, The Bent is offering a vital, joyful, and defiant alternative to the noise. Opening May 8, 2026, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, the company presents its first-ever musical production: Outer Critics Circle Award-winner, 'A Man o...
Spotlight: 1776: THE MUSICAL at Barbara B. Mann PAH
by BWW Special Offer - April 13, 2026
1776 the Musical | April 18 & 19 at Barbara B. Mann PAH...
Stolen Shakespeare Guild Will Present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA!
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2026
Stolen Shakespeare Guild will present Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical Oklahoma!, opening April 10, 2026, at the Stolen Shakespeare Guild Theatre, 3623 Decatur Avenue in Fort Worth....
STUPID F**G BIRD, Adapted From THE SEAGULL is Coming to Secret Theatre This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 31, 2026
City Gate Productions will present Aaron Posner's STUPID F**G BIRD, directed by Jorden Charley-Whatley, in May at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, NY. The play explores complex romantic entanglements and existential themes....
Ghost Light Collective Will Present First Page: NOTHING LIKE HERE
by Stephi Wild - March 30, 2026
Ghost Light Collective will present FIRST PAGE SERIES: NOTHING LIKE HERE, written by Stacey Linnartz and performed by Quinn Andrews, Isabella Gallegos, Emory Kemph, Stacey Linnartz, and Jeremy Rishe. ...
New Hampshire Theatre Project to Present MOLLY'S HAMMER in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2026
The final playreading of New Hampshire Theatre Project's Play Readings For Grown-ups Series is Molly's Hammer by Tammy Ryan, the dramatization of real life events in 1980 that resonate even more strongly in 2026. ...
Spotlight: STEREOPHONIC at State Theatre New Jersey
by BWW Special Offer - March 23, 2026
Tony-Award Winning Play Stereophonic at State Theatre New Jersey March 28-29! Written by David Adjmi, directed by Daniel Aukin, and featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, Stereophonic invites the audience to immerse themselves—with fly-on-the-wall intimacy—in the powderkeg pr...
RAGTIME to be Presented at Dallas Theater Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 18, 2026
Dallas Theater Center, in collaboration with SMU Meadows School of the Arts and the Sexton Institute for Musical Theatre, will present the Tony Award-winning musical Ragtime. ...
A.J. Shively to Star in DUBLIN NOIR Industry Reading at the Cell Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2026
Tony nominee A.J. Shively stars in an industry reading of Honor Molloy's Dublin Noir at the Cell Theatre, a new play set in 1939 Ireland exploring paranoia and violence on the brink of WWII....
Iris Bahr's STORIES FROM THE BRINK to Debut at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 27, 2026
SoHo Playhouse and Bahr None Productions will present the New York premiere of Stories From the Brink, written and performed by award-winning performer Iris Bahr at SoHo Playhouse. ...
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by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2026
The highly anticipated family musical THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE will make its world premiere in 2026, promising a captivating experience for audiences of all ages....
STORIES FROM THE BRINK Premieres at SoHo Playhouse This March
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2026
SoHo Playhouse and Bahr None Productions will present the New York premiere of Stories From the Brink, written and performed by award-winning performer Iris Bahr (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Friends, DAI (enough)....
Review: STORIES FROM THE BRINK! at Theater J
by Roger Catlin - February 04, 2026
It was a harrowing winter storm that blocked streets, closed schools and generally paralyzed the city for days. But it wasn’t quite bad enough to qualify as one of the 'festive near-death adventures' that comprise Iris Bahr’s “Stories from the Brink!” though it certainly affected its run. ...
Iris Bahr to Bring STORIES FROM THE BRINK to Soho Playhouse in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 28, 2026
Following a tour across the US and Canada,, Iris Bahr is bringing her award-winning solo show Stories from the Brink: My Festive Near-Death Adventures to Soho Playhouse....
Jimmie Woody to Direct August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING in 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 27, 2026
Jimmie Woody will direct the upcoming production of August Wilson's TWO TRAINS RUNNING, set to open in January 2026. This event marks a significant addition to the theatrical season, showcasing Woody's directorial prowess....
Theater J Reschedules STORIES FROM THE BRINK Due to Weather
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
Theater J has canceled its scheduled performances for January 24 and 25 due to a predicted winter storm. The affected performances of STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES will be rescheduled for the following weekend....
Perfect Weather For Humans to Release 'Come Apart In The Middle' Album, Debuts New Single
by - January 16, 2026
Indie rock band Perfect Weather For Humans has announced their upcoming album 'Come Apart In The Middle,' set for release in 2026. The announcement was accompanied by the debut of their new single 'Measure For Measure,' a track that delves into themes of revenge and emotional turmoil. The album, whi...
Daniel Bravo Hernandez, Keith Contreras and More to Star in SPREAD at INTAR Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 13, 2026
The cast has been revealed for the World Premiere of Spread by 2025 Bruntwood Prize International Award winner Jesús I. Valles and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo....
New Comedy-Horror Play TINA MORGUE To Premiere at New York Theatre Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 09, 2026
Coming to The Latea Theatre is the new comedy Tina Morgue, written by Wes Ehle and directed by Chris Godshall. It tells the story of a Hollywood talent agent that represents the monsters that have starred in all of our favorite horror movies....
Theater J Will Present STORIES FROM THE BRINK: MY FESTIVE NEAR-DEATH ADVENTURES
by A.A. Cristi - December 17, 2025
Theater J will present Stories from the Brink: My Festive Near-Death Adventures, a one-woman show by Iris Bahr. Bahr is known for her work on HBO’s Hacks and for her solo storytelling performances....
THE SOUND OF MUSIC to be Presented at Sanger Apache Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 19, 2025
Sanger High School Apache Theatre will present The Sound of Music at Sanger High School MPR. The musical follows Maria, the spirited governess who brings joy, music, and newfound strength to the von Trapp family....
Staged Reading Of Annabel McConnachie's DOING A BRADBURY is Coming to The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2025
The creative trio of writer-performer Annabel McConnachie, director Zoé Zifer, and stage manager Chelsea Castro will reunite for a one-night-only staged reading of McConnachie's new play Doing a Bradbury at The Tank....
The Rev Theatre Company Will Present The New York Premiere Of THE UGLY XMAS SWEATER MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2025
The REV Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of The Ugly Xmas Sweater Musical, a new work by Dan Knechtges and Megan Larche Dominick, running December 17–20, 2025, at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn....
DOLLS: A TOY STORY Comes to the UHM Kennedy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2025
The World Premiere Musical, Dolls: A Toy Story, is coming to the UHM Kennedy Theatre this month. The production is written and directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado....
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